Porta potty rental FAQ

Same-day delivery is available across Oneonta and nearby Otsego and Delaware County towns. Call (607) 284-0987 and we will confirm a drop-off window on the phone. For towns 50 to 80 miles out, calling in the morning gives us the best chance to fit you on that day's route.

For job sites and small parties, a day or two is usually enough, and same-day delivery is often possible. For weddings, fairs, graduation weekends and holiday weekends, book two to four weeks ahead, because those dates fill across the region.

One-day rentals are common for parties, reunions and fundraisers. We usually drop the unit the day before and pick it up the day after, so you are not tied to a tight delivery time on the day of the event.

You do not need to be there. Mark the spot with a cone or flag, or send a photo with a short note, and make sure the gate is open. The driver will place the unit and confirm when it is set.

We deliver within about 80 miles of Oneonta. That covers Otsego, Delaware, Chenango and Schoharie counties and reaches Binghamton, Utica, Schenectady, Albany, the northern Catskills, Kingston and Cortland.

Phones are answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays. That matters when a unit is tipped over, a job site loses its restroom or an event needs one more unit at the last minute.

Emergency delivery is available for floods, storms, broken septic systems and water main breaks. Call any time and we will tell you how soon a unit can be on site.

We deliver to addresses within about 80 miles of Oneonta, including rural roads and farm lanes. Send the address or ZIP code with your dates and we confirm coverage and price. Sites outside our usual routes get a quick check before we commit to a date.

Most event units arrive the day before, which gives you time to check placement and keeps a truck from arriving with your guests. Your confirmation lists the delivery and pickup dates and whether the extra day changes the price.

Tell us the latest time the restroom must be ready, such as a gate opening or the first guests arriving. We plan the route around it and confirm the window with you. For hard deadlines, booking a day ahead gives the most room.

Call (607) 284-0987 at any time. We can tell you where the driver is in the day's route and when to expect your unit.

Event rentals are picked up on the date in your confirmation. Open-ended job-site rentals stay until you call to end them, so let us know a few days before your last day on site.

Pickup is usually the day after the event. If the units must be gone the same evening, ask when you book so we can plan a late route.

Call as soon as your dates change. Extending is simple when the unit is already on site, and we confirm any change in price before it takes effect.

Call us as soon as plans change. We move your delivery to the new date when units are available and explain any cost before you decide.

Your booking is confirmed once we have accepted the date, address and units and you have approved the quote. A price alone does not hold a unit, so confirm early for busy summer weekends.

Price depends on the unit type, how long you keep it, how often it is serviced and how far it travels. National rental guides list standard units at roughly $75 to $175 for a day and $150 to $300 for a week. Call for an exact quote for your address.

Your quote covers delivery, setup, the unit with toilet paper and sanitizer, scheduled servicing for longer rentals, and pickup. Hand-wash stations, extra service visits and winterizing are quoted separately so you only pay for what you need.

For jobs longer than a week, a monthly rate with weekly service usually costs less per day than renting week by week. Construction sites in Otsego and Delaware counties almost always choose the monthly option.

Extra charges can include added service visits, winterizing in cold months, deliveries far outside the Oneonta area, and damage or misuse. Your quote lists anything that applies before you book, so there are no surprises on the invoice.

Delivery is built into your quote. Towns near Oneonta cost the least to reach, and towns at the edge of the 80-mile range may include a travel charge. Ask for an all-in price when you call.

Your quote states the rental period in days so there is no confusion. Many long-term rentals bill on a 28-day cycle, which is four weeks and moves through the calendar. Ask us when the first cycle starts, when the next bill is due and how to stop renewal when your job ends.

The first invoice usually includes delivery and setup on top of the rental. Later periods cover only the rental and scheduled service. We show the first-period total and the recurring total as separate figures before you book.

Pickup is part of every quote, and the quote shows whether it is billed up front or at the end of the rental. For open-ended job-site rentals, call when you are done and we schedule removal.

An urgent delivery can need a special truck trip, and that may add a charge. We tell you the amount before you approve it. If your dates are flexible, we can compare it with the next regular route day.

Ask for one combined quote that covers every unit, all your dates and the service schedule. Pricing several units or a long rental together often costs less than separate orders, and the quote shows the full total.

Send the organization name, event date, location, headcount and budget. We will put together the best setup for the money and show the full price in a written quote before you book.

Compare the same unit type, number of units, dates and service visits. Check that each quote includes delivery, pickup, taxes, hand-wash stations and any rush charge. A low unit price can become a higher total once those are added.

Short jobs can be quoted for your actual dates. Ask whether a minimum rental period applies, what happens if the job runs long, and whether early pickup changes the price. We spell all of that out before you book.

Every request gets a price first. Call or send the form with the address, dates, headcount and units you have in mind, and we reply with a full quote you can review before committing.

We can email an itemized quote you can forward to a partner, manager, church board or event committee. It lists the units, dates, service visits and total so everyone sees the same numbers.

The delivery address, delivery and pickup dates, number of guests or workers, how long the event or job runs, which units you want, and anything about access such as a gate, slope or narrow driveway.

One person can approve and pay for the rental while another meets the driver. Give us both names and phone numbers so the driver calls the right person on delivery day.

Call (607) 284-0987 for everything: questions before delivery, date changes, extra service, a problem with a unit and pickup. Phones are answered 24/7.

Sylo Restroom Units handles your rental from the first quote to the final pickup. One local phone number reaches us for delivery, service and removal.

Call us. If another supplier cancelled or stopped servicing your site, we can quote a replacement unit and, when routes allow, deliver it the same day.

A standard unit has a toilet seat over a holding tank, a urinal, toilet paper and hand sanitizer. A deluxe unit adds a foot-pump flushing toilet, a sink with water, a mirror and more interior room. Deluxe units are the better choice for weddings and guests who dress up.

Public events and job sites should include at least one ADA-accessible unit, and many permits ask for 5 percent of units to be accessible. ADA units have a ground-level floor, a wide door, grab bars and room to turn a wheelchair.

A hand-wash station is strongly recommended wherever food is served or animals are present, such as fairs, farm events and catered parties. Construction sites also benefit, since sanitizer does not remove dirt, grease or concrete dust.

One standard unit handles about 10 workers on a 40-hour week with weekly service, or about 50 guests at a 4-hour event. Add units when alcohol or lots of drinks are served, or when the event runs longer.

For a 4-hour reception, plan one unit for every 50 guests, and round up if the bar is open. A 150-guest wedding usually needs three units, often two deluxe flushing units plus one ADA unit.

OSHA requires at least one toilet for up to 20 workers. Above 20 workers, plan one toilet seat and one urinal per 40 workers. Weekly servicing keeps those numbers comfortable for a full work week.

We focus on portable toilets: standard, deluxe flushing, ADA-accessible and hand-wash stations. For upscale events, a group of deluxe flushing units with sinks gives guests a clean, comfortable option without the utility hookups a trailer needs.

A toilet seat over a sealed holding tank, a urinal, a toilet paper holder, a hand sanitizer dispenser, a roof vent and a door latch with an occupied sign. Deluxe units add a flushing toilet and a sink.

A deluxe unit with a sink suits weddings and smaller groups. A separate hand-wash station works better for crowds, food areas and job sites, because people can wash without waiting for the toilet.

Standard units do not flush. Deluxe units use a foot pump that flushes with fresh water held in its own tank. Sinks and hand-wash stations carry their own fresh water, so no hookup is needed.

An ADA unit is built for wheelchair access, with a ground-level floor, wide door, grab bars and room to turn. If your permit or site plan names a specific accessibility standard, tell us so we match it.

A standard unit is about 4 feet wide, 4 feet deep and 7.5 feet tall. ADA units are about 7 by 7 feet. Measure gates and side paths before delivery and tell us about anything narrower than 5 feet.

Units have translucent roofs for daylight but no built-in lights. For evening events, place units near existing lights, or add battery or solar lights along the path and inside the door.

Every unit has an inside latch for privacy. Job sites open to the road can ask about a padlock hasp to keep the public out after hours.

Place it on flat, firm ground within about 25 feet of where a truck can park. Keep it away from wells, septic fields, overhead wires and low spots that hold water. For events, set units near the action but downwind of food.

Level ground is important. A unit on a slope can rock, the door may not close properly, and the tank can spill. A driveway edge, gravel pad or flat patch of lawn works best.

A standard unit takes about a 4-by-4-foot footprint and stands roughly 7.5 feet tall. ADA units need about 7 by 7 feet. Leave clear space in front for the door and a clear path for the service truck.

Units on private property usually need no permit. Units placed on a street, sidewalk or public park may need approval from the city or village. Public events often need a permit that lists a restroom count, and we can help you figure that number.

Grass is fine when the ground is firm and level. After heavy rain or in spring thaw, a gravel area or driveway edge is better so the unit stays level and the truck does not rut your lawn.

High-rise and roof placements need a crane and special handling. Most local projects use ground-level placement near the building entrance. Call us to talk through unusual sites.

Backyard placement works when there is a clear, firm path to move the unit. Tell us about gates, steps, slopes and narrow side yards so we can plan it. Steep or soft ground may need a different spot.

The truck should park within about 25 feet of the unit for servicing. Mention longer distances when you book so we can plan the hose run.

Rural lots, hunting land and farm fields are common in our area. Give us the nearest road, a map pin or GPS coordinates, and directions from the road to the spot.

Share gate codes, where to park, the exact spot for the unit and a contact phone number. A photo of the spot marked with a cone or flag helps the driver place it right the first time.

Units are heavy once in use and can tip or spill. Call us to relocate a unit and we will move it safely, often during a regular service visit.

If a gate is locked or a vehicle blocks the unit, the driver may not be able to service it. Keep the path clear on service days and call us if access will change.

Construction and long-term units are usually serviced once a week. Busy job sites or large crews may need two visits a week. Event units are cleaned before delivery, and multi-day events can have daily service.

The technician pumps the waste tank, adds fresh blue deodorizer, wipes down the seat and surfaces, removes trash, and restocks toilet paper and sanitizer. Hand-wash stations get fresh water and soap.

A well-serviced unit has very little odor. Deodorizer in the tank, the roof vent and regular pumping control smell. Placing units in shade and on a regular schedule helps most in July and August.

With normal use by 10 workers, a standard unit lasts about a week before it needs service. Heavy use, hot weather or a larger crew shortens that, so we set the schedule around your headcount.

Call any time. We can add a service visit, swap a damaged unit or bring an extra unit if the crowd is bigger than planned.

Every unit arrives stocked with toilet paper and hand sanitizer, and each service visit restocks them. Deluxe units and hand-wash stations also come with soap and paper towels.

Seasonal camps, farms and low-use sites can sometimes run on a lighter schedule. Tell us how many people use the unit and how often, and we will suggest a schedule that keeps it clean.

Deodorizer in the tank, the roof vent, shade and regular pumping all help. In July and August, busy units may need an extra visit, and we will tell you if usage calls for one.

Leave the unit as it is. We pump and clean it as part of pickup. Just keep the path clear and remove any personal items or trash bags placed beside it.

Porta potties work in winter when they are winterized. We add a salt-based or antifreeze solution to the tank so it does not freeze, and place units where snow plows keep a path open for service.

A properly placed unit rarely tips. On open fields, hilltops or windy sites, we can stake or tie down units. Tell us if your site is exposed.

May through October is the busiest stretch, with graduations, weddings, fairs, Cooperstown baseball season and construction all overlapping. Book early for June, July and August weekends.

Backyard parties, graduations, birthdays and reunions are some of our most common rentals. One or two units keep guests out of the house and take the strain off a home septic system.

Renting a unit during a bathroom remodel or septic replacement is very common. It keeps your family and the contractors comfortable while the only bathroom is out of service.

We supply units, ADA units and hand-wash stations for county fairs, festivals, regattas, races and church events. For multi-day events, we set daily service so units stay clean.

Farms rent units for planting, harvest, barn construction and seasonal labor. A unit near the work saves crews long walks back to the house.

Hunting and seasonal camps often rent a unit for deer season or summer weekends. Tell us about the camp road so we can reach a safe, level spot.

Call as soon as your count changes. Adding a unit before the event is simple when one is available, and it can come on the same truck as your original order.

Youth leagues and clubs rent units for a full season and place them at several fields. We set one service schedule across all locations.

When a water main break or plumbing shutdown closes restrooms at a business, school or church, we can deliver units and hand-wash stations quickly, often the same day.

Church picnics, chicken barbecues, fundraisers and field days are common rentals across Otsego and Delaware counties. Most need two to four units, one ADA unit and a hand-wash station near the food.